5 Must-Have Beauty Products For Your Flight Carry-On

Given all of the restrictions on gels and liquids on flights, it can be difficult to figure out whether you should stow certain beauty products in your checked bag or carry-on. For long flights especially, there are certain beauty products that you’ll want to have on hand to freshen up. Here’s a list of essential beauty products that you can feel good about and keep handy in your carry-on:

5 Must-Have Beauty Products For Your Flight Carry-On

Misting Spray

Long flights can wreak havoc on your skin, so prep your face before you fly with Sircuit Cosmeceuticals’ Molecular Mist. A couple spritzes on your face and neck will refresh, plump and hydrate the skin; protect against UV ray damage, protects against environmental aggressors; and combats dehydration.

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Lip Balm

Keep your lips soft and hydrated on long hauls with Herbivore’s lip butter. Available in flavors ranging from rose to mint, these all-natural butters are made with Shea butter and essential oils for luxuriously smooth lips.

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Deodorant

Don’t fall victim to the stuffiness of airplanes or stress sweating with Soapwalla’s infamous deodorant cream. Made with superfine vegetable powders and clays, as well as essential oils, this cream absorbs moisture and ensures a freshness that will last all day.

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Eye Shadow

Finally, an eyeshadow that you can feel good about. 100 Percent Pure’s flax seed pigmented eyeshadow is a long-lasting formula made from vitamin rich fruit pigments rather than harsh dyes. Just swipe over lids for a little sparkle and shine that lasts all day!

They say that the start to a great beauty routine is a good night’s rest, so prevent puffy eyes and dark circles with Misfit. This app allows you to track your sleeping schedule to ensure that you’re getting your beauty rest, as well as tracks your daily exercise activities and personal goals.

Eyeliner

Emphasize your eyes and hide your jet lag with a bit of Alima Pure’s luminous shimmer eyeliner. This cream eyeliner features mineral pigments that add just a bit of shimmer to brighten your eyes and keep the focus on your pretty peepers.

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If you’re an over packer (and really, who isn’t?), think about what beauty products you use the most and whether you can live without them if your checked baggage doesn’t arrive on time.What all-natural beauty products are your favorite?

Meet Anna Crowe, she helps to design beautiful brand experiences for the makers and the doers of this world. With over 5 years of experience in digital marketing and branding, she’s had the opportunity to work on brands like Hearst Magazine, Mailboat Records, & McDonalds. When she’s not creating, Anna hangs out with her basset hound, Norman, and spends time surfing the gorgeous beaches jamming to reggae.